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Kant, providence, and the 'guarantee' of progress

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  • Tate, John William

    (The University of Newcastle, Newcastle Business School)

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Kant’s conception of providence is often thought to occupy an anomalous position relative to his critical philosophy. Scholars have differed on whether it is consistent or inconsistent with his wider philosophical position. This article seeks to provide an explanation of Kant’s desire to view human history in terms of providence – and argues this arises both as a result of his Enlightenment commitments and his previous commitment to theodicy. It also considers the question of whether Kant’s postulation of providence is consistent with his wider critical philosophy.

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  • Tate, John William, 2019. "Kant, providence, and the 'guarantee' of progress," Newcastle Business School Discussion Paper Series: Research on the Frontiers of Knowledge 2019-09, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
    • Handle: RePEc:nbz:nbsuon:2019_09
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    Kant; providence; progress; philosophy; theodicy;
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    • Z10 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - General

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